To What Extent Can You Exhibit Leadership Without Being In Official Leadership Position

How can you exhibit leadership without being in an official leadership position?

As a student athlete, I can exhibit leadership without being in a official leadership position by setting a good example to my teammates and being encouraging and supportive in tough situations. But not only can I be an example to my team, I can be an example to anyone who watches my on and off the court. I can keep a good attitude through trials and continue to push myself to do better through win or loss. Being a leader not only means that you push yourself, it means that you inspire others to do the same. So if I can use my talents and strengths to do what is good and what is right I can help and lead others to do what is right and good in their eyes and in the community.
Some good choices I could make would be to choose not to drink alcohol underage, or to do drugs. Lots of people struggle with those particular things and I feel like if those who struggle see someone thriving, they will want to be like the person who thrives and will do whatever they can to lead a similar lifestyle. Though making good choices may be hard at times, leaders must always think of the consequences of their actions. How others view them is very important and could either lift them up to a higher degree of respect or tear down their reputation all together.
If you want to make a difference in your life and the life of others, an important thing you need to keep consistent is attitude. Joy is contagious, and it is something people would spend and spend and work and work for everyday of their lives for. A real leader inspires others to be